Abstract:
A system and method for operating and fabricating microelectronics for use in extreme-temperature operating environments is disclosed. The microelectronics are designed for operating at conditions that may include temperatures greater than three hundred degrees Celsius. The system and method include one or more modules that each comprise a substrate, a package lid, and an integrated circuit die. A package lid that encloses the integrated circuit die and is disposed on the opposite side of the integrated circuit die from that of a substrate. A thermo-mechanical attachment layer is provided between the integrated circuit die and package lid. Additionally, one or more microfabricated metal pillars that incorporate both thermo-mechanical pathways and signal pathways are provided to connect the integrated circuit die to the substrate.
Abstract:
Compressed carbon nanotube aerogel materials can be used in heat management and thermal shielding applications. Methods for heat management and thermal shielding of an object can include placing a compressed carbon nanotube aerogel material between an object and its surrounding environment, and establishing a thermal gradient within the compressed carbon nanotube aerogel material by exposing the compressed carbon nanotube aerogel material to the object or to the surrounding environment. When the object and the surrounding environment are in thermal communication with one another, the compressed carbon nanotube aerogel material can reduce an amount of heat transferred between the object and the surrounding environment. As a result of establishing the thermal gradient within the compressed carbon nanotube aerogel material, an electric current may be generated in some instances.
Abstract:
Compressed carbon nanotube aerogel materials can be used in heat management and thermal shielding applications. Methods for heat management and thermal shielding of an object can include placing a compressed carbon nanotube aerogel material between an object and its surrounding environment, and establishing a thermal gradient within the compressed carbon nanotube aerogel material by exposing the compressed carbon nanotube aerogel material to the object or to the surrounding environment. When the object and the surrounding environment are in thermal communication with one another, the compressed carbon nanotube aerogel material can reduce an amount of heat transferred between the object and the surrounding environment. As a result of establishing the thermal gradient within the compressed carbon nanotube aerogel material, an electric current may be generated in some instances.